After tooth extraction, a typical socket will develop a blood clot while the wound heals. In a dry socket, the blood clot will partially or fully detach from the wound, which can worsen the pain. Dry ...

Dry socket is the common name for alveolar osteitis, inflammation within an empty tooth socket. To prevent it after a tooth extraction, people should avoid smoking, alcohol, and suction. In this ...

A dry socket occurs when the blood clot at the site of tooth extraction either dissolves, dislodges, or fails to form. This condition typically develops after the removal of a permanent tooth.